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| 93.042 SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE AGING_TITLE VII, CHAPTER 2_LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN SERVICES FOR OLDER INDIVIDUALS |
| (State Grants for Long Term Care Ombudsman Services) |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| ADMINISTRATION ON AGING, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Older Americans Act of 1965, Title III and Title VII, Chapter 2, Public Law 89-73, as amended; Public Law 90-42, 81 Stat. 106; Public Law 91-69, 83 Stat. 108; Public Law 93-29, 87 Stat. 30; Public Law 93-351, 88 Stat. 357; Public Law 94-135, 89 Stat. 713; Public Law 95-65, 91 Stat. 269; Public Law 95-478; 92 Stat. 1513; Public Law 97-115, 95 Stat. 1595; Public Law 98-459, 98 Stat. 1767; Public Law 100- 175, 101 Stat. 926; Section 705, Public Law 100-628; 42 U.S.C. 3022- 3030(d); Public Law 102-375; Public Law 106-501. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| The principal role of this Ombudsman Program is to investigate and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing homes or other long-term care facilities serving older people. Ombudsmen also promote policies and practices needed to improve the quality of care and life in long-term care facilities and educate both consumers and providers about residents' rights and good care practices. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Formula Grants. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| Funds are awarded to States to develop or strengthen service systems through designated State Agencies on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging and other local entities. Funds under this Title and Chapter are included in State aging plans covering 2, 3, or 4 years, with annual revisions as necessary, submitted for approval to the Assistant Secretary for Aging. Funds are used to design and implement programs for the provision of long-term care ombudsman services for older individuals living in long-term care facilities. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| All States and U.S. Territories which have State Agencies on Aging designated by the governors. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Older individuals residing in institutional long-term care facilities or requiring assistance in entering or transferring from such facilities. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| Applicable costs and administrative procedures will be determined in accordance with Part 92 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| This program is subject to the State Plan Coordination Section of E.O. 12372. State plans are covered under this Section, but Intergovernmental Consultation Review is excluded. |
| Application Procedure |
| Consult the appropriate Regional Office for State application instructions. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog for listing). |
| Award Procedure |
| The Administration on Aging awards funds through a statutory formula to State Agencies on Aging. |
| Deadlines |
| Funds are awarded to State Agencies on Aging annually, based on the Federal fiscal year. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| States are entitled to these grants by statute. |
| Appeals |
| Appeals are processed in accordance with HHS regulations in 45 CFR 16. |
| Renewals |
| Applications are submitted for a 2-, 3-, or 4-year period and revised as necessary. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| No matching is required. The statistical factor used for fund allocation is the State population of persons 60 years of age and over and the source is the most recent data available to the Assistant Secretary for Aging. In addition, minimum allotments are established for smaller States and Territories. Statistical factors for eligibility do not apply to this program. This program has maintenance of effort (MOE) requirements. See funding agency for further details. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| One year. |
| Reports |
| SF 269 Financial Status Report (Semi-annual), and the annual program report. |
| Audits |
| In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of State and Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in OMB Circular No. A-133. |
| Records |
| Records must be kept available for 3 years after submission of the final expenditure report. |
| Account Identification |
| 75-0142-0-1-506. |
| Obligations |
| (Grants) FY 07 $14,935,942; FY 08 est $15,421,261; FY09 $15,421,261 |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| $9,228 to $1,506,829; $265,362. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| In fiscal year 2007, 56 grants were made to States and related jurisdictions. The principal role of the Ombudsman Program is to investigate and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents. Ombudsmen also promote policies and practices needed to improve the quality of care and life in long-term care facilities, and educate both consumers and providers about residents' rights and good care practices. Projected Ombudsman accomplishments for 2007 include: identify, investigate and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents; provide information to residents about long-term care services; represent the interests of residents before governmental agencies and seek administrative, legal and other remedies to protect residents; analyze, comment on and recommend changes in laws and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, welfare and rights of residents; educate and inform consumers and the general public regarding issues and concerns related to long-term care and facilitate public comment on laws, regulations, policies and actions; promote the development of citizen organizations to participate in the program; provide technical support for the development of resident and family councils to protect the well-being and rights of residents; and advocate for changes to improve resident's quality of life and care. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| 45 CFR 92 and 45 CFR 1321. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| Regional Administrator, Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Regional Offices. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog.) |
| Headquarters Office |
| Frank Burns, Director, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs, Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 20001; Telephone: (202) 357-3516. Use the same number for FTS. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.aoa.gov |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| 93.041, Special Programs for the Aging_Title VII, Chapter 3_Programs for Prevention of Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation; 93.043, Special Programs for the Aging_Title III, Part D_Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services; 93.044, Special Programs for the Aging_Title III, Part B_Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers; 93.045, Special Programs for the Aging_Title III, Part C_Nutrition Services; 93.048, Special Programs for the Aging_Title IV_and Title II_Discretionary Projects; 93.052, National Family Caregiver Support, Title III, Part E. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| None. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Awards are made on a non-competitive basis. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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